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From left: Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce with Perot Jain's Anurag Jain, who moderated a fireside chat with Hillwood's Hill Perot, and McKinsey's Brendan Gaffey on stage at the Texas Barn at Circle T Ranch. [Photo: Grant Miller Photography/Venture Dallas]
Venture Titans Gather at Circle T Ranch to Power North Texas’ ‘Next-Level’ Growth
by Quincy Preston | Nov 9, 2023
The exclusive Circle T Ranch reception—an annual highlight of the Venture Dallas franchise—drew founders and funders for pivotal connections and conversations. But the headliner unfolded on stage as Anurag Jain, Hill Perot, and Brendan Gaffey strategized the future of the startup and venture ecosystem in North Texas.
by Quincy Preston |
Sep 27, 2023
The rebrand "marks the start of our next chapter of growth," says Venture Dallas Chair Aaron Pierce. The nonprofit's 2023 summit, backed by JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain, is set for October 25.
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by David Seeley |
Mar 3, 2023
If you've founded a North Texas startup, chances are you'd love to meet a venture capitalist. Here are a four to know in North Texas.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Oct 4, 2022
Venture Dallas 2022—a full-day conference to be held Nov. 3 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center—will connect investors from all over the U.S with the “best founders in our region” with the goal of sparking “collisions” and “meaningful connections," co-founder Aaron Pierce says. He adds that those could potentially lead to fundings—and successful exits.
Here's a look at why the North Texas startup and VC scene is hopping, and what Venture Dallas 2022 could mean for you.
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Capital Factory Embraces a Virtual-First Model and Shows the Power of Tech in Texas
by Gloria Salinas, Managing Director, Economic Development, DRC | Apr 7, 2021
Capital Factory, the most active early-stage investor in Texas, is proving the Texas tech trend is real. Last year, its Black in Tech Summit was the organization's first fully virtual event with record attendance and a $100,000 venture fund investment. The event returns this month in the same format.
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by Alex Edwards |
Aug 5, 2020
Venture Dallas 2020 is "not your typical virtual conference." The 34-day event is an experience—one that will connect companies and investors with a curated networking platform. Applications are now open to participate.
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by Lance Murray |
May 3, 2019
The challenge's investment committee tripled the initial payout of $100,000 to reward three cleantech startups for their innovation.
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Q+A: Bryan Chambers on Becoming Capital Factory’s Senior Leader in Dallas
by Alex Edwards | Jan 22, 2019
This month, the Dallas venture investor and adviser joined Capital Factory as the Vice President of Accelerator and Investment Fund, where he will manage a team across the state in line with the Texas Startup Manifesto.
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by Lance Murray |
Aug 2, 2018
From Service Fusion to Spartan Crypto and Olsen-Stelzer Boot Co., here's a look at recent funding and acquisitions involving companies and investors with North Texas ties.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jul 3, 2018
In the final installment of this wide-ranging discussion on how to foster collaboration, leaders look at projects in the social sector, give more tips on connecting, and offer some forward-thinking thoughts on the future.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 29, 2018
This wide-ranging discussion covered how to foster collaboration, the role of technology, and many examples of DFW coming together to improve business, create social change, and simply make a positive impact on the region.
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UTD Creates Seed Fund for Startups
by Heather Noel | Jan 24, 2017
The fund will invest in technology startups originated by UTD students, alumni, faculty, or others associated with the university.
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